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Linea Johnson

Founder | Author | Speaker
The Thrive Shift
Country or state 
United States
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Global
City 
Champaign
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Languages 
English
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Timezone 
America/Chicago

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Bio

Linea Johnson is a communications and change management professional and a passionate advocate and educator for mental health and disability empowerment. She holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Leadership from Brown University and a Change Management certificate from Cornell University. Linea has co-authored the book "Perfect Chaos: a daughter's journey to survive bipolar, a mother's struggle to save her" (St. Martin's Press), published multiple articles, and delivered hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and trainings on topics including mental health in the workplace, self-determination for young adults with disabilities, and global mental health. Leveraging her expertise and lived experience, Linea inspires, informs, and collaborates with organizations and individuals who share her vision of a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Current position (1)

Founder | Author | Speaker

The Thrive Shift

Degrees (2)
Masters of Healthcare Leadership
Brown University
2014 to 2016
BA of Creative Writing
Seattle University
2004 to 2010

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Beyond Survival: A Personal Journey of Mental Wellness at Work

Join Linea as she shares her personal odyssey with bipolar disorder, unveiling insights on thriving in the workplace and beyond.

Takeaway: Gain a profound understanding of mental health through Linea's journey, equipping yourself to champion awareness, reduce stigma, and cultivate a thriving workplace.

Speaking Change: Shaping a Stigma-Free Workplace

Explore the power of language in dismantling mental health stigma. In this presentation, discover how inclusive language transforms workplace culture, fostering psychological safety and eradicating stigma.

Takeaway: Learn the art of inclusive language to forge a more compassionate and psychologically safe workplace, contributing to a culture that prioritizes mental wellness.

Culture Shift: Improving Mental Wellness in the Workplace [Workshop Only]

A transformative workshop addressing workplace mental health. Delve into inclusive leadership, effective communication, supporting employees, and daily actions for culture change.

Takeaway: Acquire practical skills to navigate and communicate change, assess biases, foster psychological safety, and be an inclusive leader, enabling you to champion a mentally healthy, resilient, and inclusive workplace.

Past talks (12)
Finding Voice, Finding Community: A Journey to Recovery
NAMI National Convention Opening Keynote
Seattle, WA
June 1, 2012
Opening Plenary
Kennedy Forum Inaugural Conference
Boston, MA
October 12, 2013
Mental Health and the Media Panel
Kennedy Forum Mind Matters
Chicago, Il
March 17, 2018
Should I Tell My Boss? Building a Compassionate Environment Around Employee Mental Health
The Kennedy Forum
Chicago, Il
June 4, 2019
Perfect Chaos
Can Tho University
Can Tho, Vietnam
November 18, 2017
Perfect Chaos
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Company Wide Meeting
Austen, TX
April 19, 2019
Transition, Wellness and Mental Health
Pac Rim International Conference on Disability and Human Rights
Honolulu, HI
February 13, 2016
Perfect Chaos
International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) One Mind for Research Campaign Launch
Boston, MA
May 3, 2011
Breaking Down Barriers to Care
Women in Government Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
November 19, 2019
Perfect Chaos
American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting
San Francisco
May 14, 2019
Hope and Grace
National Alliance on Mental Illness + Philosophy
Los Angeles, CA
May 12, 2015
Perfect Chaos
Starbucks Headquarters
Seattle, WA
May 15, 2013
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Books & Articles (7)

Perfect Chaos A Daughter's Journey to Survive Bipolar, a Mother's Struggle to Save Her
St. Martin's Press | Macmillan,
2012
6 Specific Ways to Check in With Your Mental Health
How to Create a Supportive Culture Around Mental Health at Work
How mental wellness can help prevent burnout, anxiety and work-related conditions
Need To Talk To Your Boss About Depression? Here’s Where To Start
I’m Depressed And Employed: How I Make It Work
Guest: Mental illness does not mean your life is over

Expertise (11)

Health & Well-being
Business
Mental health Workplace mental health Change Management bipolar Depression Anxiety Disability Disability Awareness Speaker mental health awareness

Clients

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
One Mind
The Kennedy Forum
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals
Starbucks
Women in Government
University of Washington
Alabama University
King County Behavioral Health
American Psychiatric Nursing Association
American Psychiatric Association
Can Tho University
National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Awards & certifications (1)

Change Management Certification
Cornell University
2022
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Why choose me? 

Using bravery, vulnerability, and research to empower change. I connect personally and spark action.

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